length INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Owner's Guide

FAX-16
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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CAUTION:
If the boot installation length is outside the standard, it may cause breakage in boot.
Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of a flat-bladed screwdriver.
10. Secure the large and small ends of a boot with new boot bands
as shown in the figure.
11. Align matching marks painted when housing was removed.
12. Secure housing and shaft, and then make sure that they are in
the correct position when rotating boot. Install them with new
boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.
13. Install dust cover to housing. (right side)
CAUTION:
Do not reuse dust cover.
Wheel Side
Assemble in steps 18 to 27 of FA X - 8 , "DRIVE SHAFT BOOT REPLACEMENT" , “ON-Vehicle Inspection and
Service”.
RH side LH side
Boot installation length (L ) RH side : 158 mm (6.22 in)
LH side : 150.9 – 152.9 mm (5.94 – 6.02 in)
SDIA3250ESDIA3249E
SFA395

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel BearingNDS000FK
Drive ShaftNDS000FL
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Joint type Wheel side Front final drive side
Grease quantity 77 – 97 g (2.71 – 3.42 oz)113 – 123 g (3.99 – 4.34 oz) (RH side)
95 – 105 g (3.35 – 3.70 oz) (LH side)
Boots installed length 136 mm (5.35 in)158 mm (6.22 in) (RH side)
150.9 – 152.9 mm (5.94 – 6.02 in) (LH side)

FUEL TANK
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7. Disconnect fuel filler hose, vent hose and EVAP hoses at fuel
tank side.
8. Support the lower part of fuel tank with transmission jack.
CAUTION:
Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands do not
engage.
9. Remove fuel tank mounting bands.
10. Supporting with hands, descend transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.
Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
11. Remove fuel filler tube, as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Surely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.
Be sure hose clamp is not placed on swelled area of fuel tube.
Tighten the clamp hand with the top mark until the mark is on the
bolt head flange “A”.
To connect quick connector, refer to FL-7, "Quick Connector" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pres-
sure to fuel piping.
PBIC1581E
PBIC0878E
Fuel filler hose : 35 mm (1.38 in)
The other hoses : 25 mm (0.98 in)
PBIC3388E

PRECAUTIONS
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(i.e. Flexible Fuel Vehicle - FFV models). Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect
the emission control devices and systems, and could also affect the warranty coverage validity.
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control SystemNAS0007C
Before connecting or disconnecting any harness connector for
the multiport fuel injection system or ECM:
Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
Disconnect negative battery terminal.
Otherwise, there may be damage to ECM.
Before disconnecting pressurized fuel line from fuel pump to
injectors, be sure to release fuel pressure.
Be careful not to jar components such as ECM and mass air
flow sensor.
Precautions for HosesNAS0007D
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
To prevent damage to rubber hose, do not pry off rubber hose
with tapered tool or screwdriver.
To reinstall the rubber hose securely, make sure that hose inser-
tion length and orientation is correct. (If tube is equipped with
hose stopper, insert rubber hose into tube until it butts up
against hose stopper.)
HOSE CLAMPING
If old rubber hose is re-used, install hose clamp in its original
position (at the indentation where the old clamp was). If there is
a trace of tube bulging left on the old rubber hose, align rubber
hose at that position.
Discard old clamps; replace with new ones.
SGI787
SMA019D
SMA020D
SMA021D

GI-52
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Dimensions NAS00086
Unit: mm (in)
*1: 2-wheel drive model
*2: All-wheel drive model
Wheels & Tires NAS00087
*: 2-wheel drive modelOverall lengthwithout front license plate 4,893 (192.6)
with front license plate 4,899 (192.9)
Overall width 1,798 (70.8)
Overall height 1,508 (59.4)*1, 1,523 (60.0)*2
Front tread 1,537 (60.5)*1, 1,551 (61.1)*2
Rear tread 1,550 (61.0)*1, 1,543 (60.7)*2
Wheelbase 2,900 (114.2)
Conventional Spare
Road wheel/offset mm (in)18 X 8JJ Aluminum/47 (1.85)
19 X 8.5JJ Aluminum/50 (1.97)*17x4T/30 (1.18)
Tire sizeP245/45R18
245/40R19*T145/80D17

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsNDS000EH
2WD MODELS
*1: Spider to spider
*2: Spider to rebro joint center
*3: Rubber coupling center to rebro joint center
*4: Rebro joint center to rebro joint center
AWD MODELS
Applied model VQ35DE VK45DE
Propeller shaft model 3S80A-1VL107 3F-R-2VL107
Number of joints3
Type of journal bearings
(Non-disassembly type)1st joint Shell type Rubber coupling type
2nd joint Shell type Rebro joint type
3rd joint Rebro joint type Rebro joint type
Coupling method with transmission Sleeve type Flange type
Coupling method with rear final drive Flange type
Shaft length1st
724 mm (28.50 in)
*1739 mm (29.09 in)*3
2nd
803 mm (31.61 in)*2802 mm (31.57 in)*4
Shaft outer diameter1st 82.6 mm (3.25 in)
2nd 82.6 mm (3.25 in)
Applied modelVQ35DE
Front Propeller shaft model 2S56A
Number of joints2
Type of journal bearings
(Non-disassembly type)Shell type
Coupling method with transfer Sleeve type
Coupling method with front final drive Flange type
Shaft length (Spider to spider) 763 mm (30.04 in)
Shaft outer diameter 42.7 mm (1.68 in)
Rear Propeller shaft model 3F80A-1VL107
Number of joints3
Type of journal bearings
(Non-disassembly type)1st joint Shell type
2nd joint Shell type
3rd joint Rebro joint type
Coupling method with transfer Flange type
Coupling method with rear final drive Flange type
Shaft length1st (Spider to spider) 399 mm (15.71 in)
2nd (Spider to rebro joint center) 803 mm (31.61 in)
Shaft outer diameter1st 82.6 mm (3.25 in)
2nd 82.6 mm (3.25 in)

PS-16
STEERING COLUMN
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are.
Measure the length “L” as shown in the figure if vehicle has been
involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly
if outside the standard.
Measure steering column rotating torque using preload gauge. Replace steering column assembly if out-
side the standard.
INSTALLATION OF STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to PS-13, "COMPONENTS" .
When installing upper joint, the angle which upper joint yoke (1)
forms with shaft center groove (A) should be at 90
.
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure that steering wheel operates smoothly by turning several times from full left stop to full right stop.
SGIA1177E
Steering column length “L”Telescopic maximum 551 - 555 mm (21.69 - 21.85 in)
Telescopic minimum 591 - 595 mm (23.27 - 23.43 in)
Rotating torque : 0 - 0.2 Nꞏm (0 - 0.02 kg-m, 0 - 1 in-lb)
SGIA1290E

POWER STEERING GEAR
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19. Install large end of boot to gear housing assembly.
20. Install small end of boot to inner socket boot mounting groove.
21. Install boot clamp to boot small end.
22. Install large side of boot clamp.
Tighten large side of boot with boot clamp (stainless wire).
Wrap clamp around boot groove for two turns. Insert a flat-
bladed screwdriver in loops on both ends of wire. Twist 4 to
4.5 turns while pulling them with force of approximately 98 N
(10 kg, 22 lb).
Twist boot clamp as shown. Pay attention to relationship
between winding and twisting directions.
Twisted point of clamp is in the opposite side of adjusting
screw (1) as shown in the figure (to prevent contact with other
parts).
Measuring pointRack axial direction 5 mm (0.20 in) from housing end surface
Rack radial direction Axial direction of the adjusting screw
Vertical movement 0.265 mm (0.0104 in)
SGIA0550E
Wire length “L” : 370 mm (14.57 in)
SGIA0163E
SGIA0164E
SGIA1186E

PS-28
POWER STEERING GEAR
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Bent cut end of the wire toward rack axial as shown in the fig-
ure after twisting the wire 4 to 4.5 turns so that cut end does
not contact with boot.
CAUTION:
Keep gap from cylinder tube 5 mm (0.20 in) or more.
23. Install cylinder tubes to gear housing assembly.
24. Adjust inner socket to standard length “L”, and then tighten lock
nut to the specified torque. Refer to PS-20, "
COMPONENTS" .
Check length of inner socket “L” again after tightening lock nut.
Make sure that the length is the standard.
CAUTION:
Adjust toe-in after this procedure. Length achieved after
toe-in adjustment is not necessary the above value.
SGIA0260J
Drive type 2WD AWD
Inner socket length “L” 63.9 mm (2.516 in) 55.2 mm (2.173 in)
SGIA0167E

PS-44
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Steering WheelNGS000DM
Steering AngleNGS000DN
Steering ColumnNGS000DO
Steering Outer Socket and Inner SocketNGS000DP
Steering wheel axial end play 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)
Drive type2WD AWD
Tire size P245/45R18 245/40R19 245/45R18
Inner wheel
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 36
20 (36.3)3945 (39.8)
Nominal 39
20 (39.3)4245 (42.8)
Maximum 40
20 (40.3)4345 (43.8)
Outer wheel
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Nominal 33
25 (33.4)3320 (33.3)3230 (32.5)
Steering column length “L”Telescopic maximum 551 - 555 mm (21.69 - 21.85 in)
Telescopic minimum 591 - 595 mm (23.27 - 23.43 in)
SGIA1177E
Steering gear typePR26AF
Outer socketSwinging torque 0.3 - 2.9 Nꞏm (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3.0 - 25 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance
Measuring point at cotter pin hole of stud4.81 - 45.7 N (0.5 - 4.7 kg, 1.1 - 10.4 lb)
Rotating torque 0.3 - 2.9 Nꞏm (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3.0 - 25 in-lb)
Axial end play 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Inner socketSwinging torque 1.0 - 7.8 Nꞏm (0.11 - 0.79 kg-m, 9.0 - 69 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance
Measuring point at *mark shown in the figure8.9 - 64 N (0.9 - 6.5 kg, 2.0 - 14.3 lb)
Axial end play 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less
Inner socket length “L”63.9 mm (2.516 in) (2WD)
55.2 mm (2.173 in) (AWD)
SGIA0950E